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Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets extended a global rally Thursday after below-forecast US inflation provided a much-needed shot of relief to investors and revived hopes for interest rate cuts this year.

Washington (AFP) – US officials late Wednesday announced a $1.6 billion deal with Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors to settle charges it deceived regulators about the amount of emissions spewed by its diesel engines.

Melbourne (AFP) – World number two Iga Swiatek romped into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday to set up a high-profile clash with 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

Washington (AFP) – First came the slow hand movements, then the tremor, and now the looming fear of what lies ahead.

Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faced renewed questioning Thursday, a day after his dramatic arrest over a failed martial law declaration, but his lawyers said he would not take part.

Washington (AFP) – The Israel-Hamas deal was made possible by 18-hour days and a “remarkable” partnership between Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s Mideast envoys — but even then it seemed it might come apart at the last minute.

Melbourne (AFP) – Unbearable noise forced a match close to the Australian Open’s polarising “party court” to be moved, but the men playing in front of “extremely drunk” fans said they loved the atmosphere.

Paris (AFP) – Global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) and French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI have signed a deal for the start-up’s chatbot to use news agency reports to respond to users’ requests, executives from the two organisations said Thursday.

London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta warned Liverpool that “sensational” Arsenal are back in the Premier League title race after beating Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby on Wednesday.

Barcelona (AFP) – Lamine Yamal put on a spectacular show as Barcelona sailed into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a dazzling 5-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday.